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Burkina Faso Junta Releases Four Critics After Forced Conscription
Four individuals, including journalist Kalifara Seré and civil society leader James Yazid Dembélé, who were forcibly conscripted by Burkina Faso's military junta for criticizing the regime, have been released after months of captivity, highlighting the junta's suppression of dissent.
Burkina Faso Junta Releases Four Critics After Forced Conscription
Four individuals, including journalist Kalifara Seré and civil society leader James Yazid Dembélé, who were forcibly conscripted by Burkina Faso's military junta for criticizing the regime, have been released after months of captivity, highlighting the junta's suppression of dissent.
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel and Top Officials for Human Rights Abuses
In response to the July 11, 2021, uprisings in Cuba, the U.S. has sanctioned President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his family, top military officials, judges, prison personnel, and 11 hotels, including several Meliá hotels, for human rights abuses.
US Sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel and Top Officials for Human Rights Abuses
In response to the July 11, 2021, uprisings in Cuba, the U.S. has sanctioned President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his family, top military officials, judges, prison personnel, and 11 hotels, including several Meliá hotels, for human rights abuses.
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64% Bias Score
Togo Issues Arrest Warrants Amid Deadly Protest Crackdown
International arrest warrants were issued for Togolese bloggers and artists following violent crackdowns on protests against rising cost of living and for democracy; the government claims five deaths while the opposition claims seven; an investigation is underway.
Togo Issues Arrest Warrants Amid Deadly Protest Crackdown
International arrest warrants were issued for Togolese bloggers and artists following violent crackdowns on protests against rising cost of living and for democracy; the government claims five deaths while the opposition claims seven; an investigation is underway.
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48% Bias Score
EU's Cautious Approach to Serbia's Authoritarian Drift Fuels Public Distrust
Amidst widespread protests and reports of police brutality in Serbia, the EU's muted response, prioritizing stability over democratic reforms, fuels public distrust and jeopardizes Serbia's EU accession prospects; President Vučić's strategic manipulation of his international image exacerbates the si...
EU's Cautious Approach to Serbia's Authoritarian Drift Fuels Public Distrust
Amidst widespread protests and reports of police brutality in Serbia, the EU's muted response, prioritizing stability over democratic reforms, fuels public distrust and jeopardizes Serbia's EU accession prospects; President Vučić's strategic manipulation of his international image exacerbates the si...
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60% Bias Score
Post-War Crackdown in Iran Leads to Deterioration of Prison Conditions
Following an Israeli airstrike on Iran's Evin prison on June 23rd, Iranian authorities transferred prisoners to harsher facilities, resulting in deteriorated conditions and increased fears of human rights abuses amidst a broader crackdown on dissent. The 12-day war between Israel and Iran ended on J...
Post-War Crackdown in Iran Leads to Deterioration of Prison Conditions
Following an Israeli airstrike on Iran's Evin prison on June 23rd, Iranian authorities transferred prisoners to harsher facilities, resulting in deteriorated conditions and increased fears of human rights abuses amidst a broader crackdown on dissent. The 12-day war between Israel and Iran ended on J...
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28% Bias Score
Israeli Strikes on Iran Target Prison Housing Women's Rights Activists
Israeli airstrikes from June 13-25, 2024, hit Evin prison in Tehran, harming imprisoned Iranian women's rights activists, alongside other attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure and officials; this occurred amidst the already weakened state of the Iranian regime due to internal dissent and economic...
Israeli Strikes on Iran Target Prison Housing Women's Rights Activists
Israeli airstrikes from June 13-25, 2024, hit Evin prison in Tehran, harming imprisoned Iranian women's rights activists, alongside other attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure and officials; this occurred amidst the already weakened state of the Iranian regime due to internal dissent and economic...
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56% Bias Score
Togo Issues Arrest Warrants After Protests, Amidst Upcoming Elections
Following protests in Togo on June 26-28 resulting in conflicting reports of 5-7 deaths, the government issued arrest warrants for activists, citing concerns about regional destabilization; the government plans to hold municipal elections on July 17, closing land borders temporarily to ensure order.
Togo Issues Arrest Warrants After Protests, Amidst Upcoming Elections
Following protests in Togo on June 26-28 resulting in conflicting reports of 5-7 deaths, the government issued arrest warrants for activists, citing concerns about regional destabilization; the government plans to hold municipal elections on July 17, closing land borders temporarily to ensure order.
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52% Bias Score
Death of Russian Minister Amid Crackdown on Opposition and Private Businesses
Former Russian Transportation Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead near his Tesla with a Glock pistol, a gift from the Interior Ministry, amid reports of his suspected involvement in a multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme related to border defense, highlighting the increasingly harsh conseque...
Death of Russian Minister Amid Crackdown on Opposition and Private Businesses
Former Russian Transportation Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead near his Tesla with a Glock pistol, a gift from the Interior Ministry, amid reports of his suspected involvement in a multi-million dollar embezzlement scheme related to border defense, highlighting the increasingly harsh conseque...
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56% Bias Score
Chile to Expropriate Colonia Dignidad Site for Memorial
The Chilean government will expropriate 117 hectares of Villa Baviera, the site of the former Colonia Dignidad, to create a memorial and reflection center addressing decades of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, forced labor, torture, and murder, that occurred there between 1961 and 199...
Chile to Expropriate Colonia Dignidad Site for Memorial
The Chilean government will expropriate 117 hectares of Villa Baviera, the site of the former Colonia Dignidad, to create a memorial and reflection center addressing decades of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, forced labor, torture, and murder, that occurred there between 1961 and 199...
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36% Bias Score
Togo: Amnesty International Condemns Killings, Torture During Anti-Government Protests
Amnesty International demands independent investigations into the killing of at least seven protesters and the torture and arbitrary arrests of over sixty others during anti-government demonstrations in Togo, which involved security forces and militias, in late June 2024.
Togo: Amnesty International Condemns Killings, Torture During Anti-Government Protests
Amnesty International demands independent investigations into the killing of at least seven protesters and the torture and arbitrary arrests of over sixty others during anti-government demonstrations in Togo, which involved security forces and militias, in late June 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Italy's Crackdown on Migrant Rescue NGOs: Surveillance, Legal Action, and Rising Sea Arrivals
Italy's crackdown on NGOs rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea has intensified under Giorgia Meloni, involving surveillance, legal challenges, and restrictive decrees, despite a 14% increase in sea arrivals; the case against Mediterranea Saving Humans for receiving a donation after rescuing mi...
Italy's Crackdown on Migrant Rescue NGOs: Surveillance, Legal Action, and Rising Sea Arrivals
Italy's crackdown on NGOs rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea has intensified under Giorgia Meloni, involving surveillance, legal challenges, and restrictive decrees, despite a 14% increase in sea arrivals; the case against Mediterranea Saving Humans for receiving a donation after rescuing mi...
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48% Bias Score
Kenya Crackdown: 10 Killed in Anti-Government Protests, Democracy Under Threat
At least 10 people were killed in Kenya during nationwide anti-government protests, prompting condemnation from the Law Society of Kenya and raising concerns about declining democracy in the region, mirroring similar crackdowns in Tanzania and Uganda.
Kenya Crackdown: 10 Killed in Anti-Government Protests, Democracy Under Threat
At least 10 people were killed in Kenya during nationwide anti-government protests, prompting condemnation from the Law Society of Kenya and raising concerns about declining democracy in the region, mirroring similar crackdowns in Tanzania and Uganda.
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56% Bias Score
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